Human Resources Business Partner

Uniphar Medtech; Northampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and medical device company is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to contribute to the strategic direction of its Medtech division. The role involves shaping people strategies, coaching leadership, and ensuring compliance with employment law. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in employee relations and talent management along with strong project management skills. This is a full-time role that offers a competitive remuneration and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration and benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a HR Business Partner, ideally in a fast-growth or international environment.
• Strong experience in employee relations, talent management, and organisational development.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Shape and embed our culture and employee value proposition.
• Coach and advise managers on leadership and performance.
• Partner with business leaders to develop and deliver a people plan.

Skills

Employee relations

Talent management

Organisational development

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Degree in HR, Business, or related field

Tools

HRIS (Workday)

Job description

Overview

HR Business Partner
Uniphar is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to join our growing Medtech division. This is a key role partnering with business leaders across the UK and Europe to shape people strategies, deliver transformation projects, and foster a culture that attracts and retains talent. The HR Business Partner will act as a trusted advisor to leadership teams, balancing strategic priorities with hands-on delivery where needed. This role is central to embedding our values, driving organisational growth, and ensuring our people agenda supports our ambitious business plans. This is a full-time, permanent role based in the UK (within commuting distance of the greater Manchester area). Some travel across the UK, Europe, and to our Dublin head office will be required.

Responsibilities

• Shape and embed our culture and employee value proposition, fostering engagement and collaboration across regions
• Coach and advise managers on leadership, performance, and employee relations, building capability and confidence
• Partner with business leaders to develop and deliver a people plan aligned with commercial objectives and growth strategies
• Lead on talent, learning, and succession planning, working with managers to identify and develop high-potential employees
• Support/oversee the onboarding of key hires, ensuring we attract and retain the best talent
• Ensure compliance with employment law and HR policies across multiple jurisdictions (UK, EU, Ireland)
• Contribute to wider HR projects that support organisational effectiveness and growth
• Support integration projects, including TUPE, ensuring smooth transitions for employees and managers

Requirements

• Proven experience as a HR Business Partner, ideally in a fast-growth or international environment
• Full clean driving licence and car owner
• Strong experience in employee relations, talent management, and organisational development
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence senior stakeholders
• Knowledge of TUPE and experience managing change/transformation projects
• Strong understanding of employment legislation in the UK and Europe
• Commercial awareness and a solutions-focused mindset
• Highly organised, with strong project management and communication skills
• Experience with HRIS (Workday an advantage)
• Degree in HR, Business, or related field preferred

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration and benefits package
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• A collaborative, innovative, and international work environment
• Hybrid working with some travel across the UK and Europe

About Uniphar Medtech

Uniphar Medtech comprises 10 businesses across 21 markets and is the medical device arm of the Uniphar Group. It represents global leading medical device manufacturers across a multitude of specialities. We train, educate, and support our customers through dedicated clinical specialists across Sales & Technical Service, Clinical IT, Clinical Applications, Training and Education and Customer Service. We are more than a distributor; we are a total solutions provider. Each business competes under its individual brand identity and respective specialities. Uniphar Medtech is the umbrella structure for all 10 brands and incorporates our centralised support functions across Quality and Compliance, Logistics, Warehousing, Operational Excellence, Marketing, HR, Finance & IT. Business website: https://www.unipharmedtech.com/

Uniphar Medtech is a Division of the Uniphar Group.